This recipe stays true to the fundamentals of pound cake while incorporating a few exciting twists. Here’s what you’ll need: Bourbon pound cake is versatile and can be served in various ways ...

Line a 20cm/8in square cake tin with a sheet of baking paper ... including malted milk or gingernuts. This recipe was tested using a 800W microwave oven. If your oven has more or fewer watts ...

In a mixing glass, combine fig-and-pear-infused bourbon (recipe follows), Campari, and sweet vermouth. Stir for 90 seconds and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a slice of orange.